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Stop waiting for a crisis to build a plan. Eli Montague shares how proactive systems, simple checklists, and consistent preparation can help business owners prevent problems and respond when the unexpected happens.
Drawing on nearly 16 years in the Carolina Panthers’ scouting department and his work in managed IT services, Eli connects lessons from NFL preparation, aviation, healthcare, and cybersecurity to everyday business operations.
What You’ll LearnIn this Network In Action session, you’ll learn:
- How normalcy bias and the planning fallacy undermine preparation.
- Why proactive coping means building resources and routines before trouble arrives.
- How NFL scouting and readiness drills prepare teams for uncertainty.
- Why even experienced professionals benefit from checklists.
- Why business processes need regular reviews and testing.
- How to document key relationships and keep prospecting on a consistent schedule.
- 00:00 Meet Eli Montague
- 01:04 Be proactive, not reactive
- 02:59 From NFL scouting to managed IT services
- 04:23 Why proactive behavior is difficult
- 05:11 Normalcy bias
- 07:19 The planning fallacy
- 09:25 Proactive coping: building systems before a crisis
- 10:51 NFL emergency lists and roster preparation
- 15:24 Preparing the NFL draft board
- 18:52 Readiness drills and leadership continuity
- 21:58 Checklists in aviation and healthcare
- 26:48 AI policies, deepfakes, and cybersecurity
- 32:11 Backup testing and disaster preparedness
- 35:49 Three practical steps for your business
- 38:45 Discussion and Q&A
- 44:03 NIA program announcements
Start small: create a checklist for one recurring task, document the information someone would need to cover your responsibilities, and schedule regular prospecting time.
What process in your business needs a checklist or a readiness test? Share your takeaway in the comments.
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